Going back a few comments you don't have to be constantly in touch with friends but it's nice to be able to be if you want.

My Dad lives in Thailand. Facebook has helped us stay in touch. Yes he could email me photos and I could email them to him but adding an album to Facebook is far easier and quicker and helps us both see what we are doing!

No because he feels the "need" to be in touch with ""updates". Blimey, most of us would feel once a week may be a bit intrusive for contact with family and friends.Plus (although I don't know) I would expect you dint have any "news" to talk about when you do meet up.

I would agree, Facebook would be useful for overseas family and friends. But with Video telephone calls skpe etc even that is a bit tenuous.